I got scheduled for surgery on December 8th! I start my liquid diet on thanksgiving! I’m excited and nervous!

I miss baking cookies too this year, but i think it is part of getting to be less food-centered at the holidays. At least my kids are sort of adults (2 of 3 out of house) I persuaded oldest with his girlfriend to host Christmas dinner, and i will make a yule log cake. But that is last day solid food for me.

Single digit countdown and now the post-op diet is in sight. I'm already starting to get a little bit depressed because the two week liquid diet pre-op is so hard for me. How are the rest of you getting through?

My vsg was 12-19 and I am currently in the full liquid phase of the post op diet. The protein shakes fill me up so much that I can barely finish them and I use protein Gatorade zero and water to help with hydration. I haven't had any complications and I am truly grateful about that. I am also following my Dr's instructions completely but I'm nervous about the next stage because I get full so quickly after liquids alone.

Best wishes for a safe surgery and recovery!

20 hours ago, Kimpossible00 said:

Single digit countdown and now the post-op diet is in sight. I'm already starting to get a little bit depressed because the two week liquid diet pre-op is so hard for me. How are the rest of you getting through?

Three days for me. Four for you. Honestly, I am freaking out a little. I am glad to have the holidays to distract me somewhat.

Pre-op diet has been insanely hard for me. I discovered I am very sensitive to sucralose. Then I figured out I was having problems with whey protein. Honestly, I feel better when I don't try to eat at all right now. I know this isn't great for me, so I have been forcing down broths with collagen while I wait for my unflavored pea protein to show up. Overall, I have done well on my pre-op diet, even with the hurdles. I think it has prepared me for what is sure to be a challenging post-op period. I did have a food dream last night. In my dream I ate something really yummy (can't remember what) and the surgeon cancelled my sleeve. It was bad, not a relief, so I am confident I am doing the right thing for me.

Today and tomorrow are Christmas activities. And then on the 26th, I am packing my bag for the hospital. Ack. I will try to update you all as soon as I can. Best wishes to all of you!

Just wanted to pop on and say Happy Holidays to my December surgery pals! I will probably be distracted with silly season over the next 2 days, as we all probably will! but will come back online asap ?

Last day of my pre-op diet! lol

Wanted to just say that I hope all of you all who are closely scheduled to me have an easy go with your surgeries. I am still hopeful that I am going to be able to pop in after my procedure tomorrow to update but I'm usually pretty out of it with regular anesthesia, and I've never been under general. So best of luck to you all! ?

Hi, last big meal yesterday for Christmas, two day liquid diet now and just did the hospital covid test this morning. Getting real! I need to pack my bag, notsure whether i will feel like reading or just playing silly games onmy phone. Goodluck to you tomorrow Lisa and Kimpossible! And to all the other end of December folks?

Edited December 26, 20223 yr by 321cathy

I cannot figure out how to enter my surgery stats on my profile. I consider myself pretty good figuring things out. This is maddening to me. Lol

Can anyone paint me a picture here? Step by step instructions? I feel a little foolish even asking. ?

Wish I could just say asking for a friend.... have a super day!

48 minutes ago, PNWgrandma said:

I cannot figure out how to enter my surgery stats on my profile. I consider myself pretty good figuring things out. This is maddening to me. Lol

Can anyone paint me a picture here? Step by step instructions? I feel a little foolish even asking. ?

Wish I could just say asking for a friend.... have a super day!

Hi, i just poked around at editing my profile, i could write “about me” but couldn’t see a way either to edit surgery info/date etc. Im not a grandmother yet, but 54 years old, I don’t think it’s an age issue? Must be a hidden button somewhere!

Last day of my pre-op diet! lol

Wanted to just say that I hope all of you all who are closely scheduled to me have an easy go with your surgeries. I am still hopeful that I am going to be able to pop in after my procedure tomorrow to update but I'm usually pretty out of it with regular anesthesia, and I've never been under general. So best of luck to you all! [emoji8]

Thanks, Lisa! I'm wishing you a successful procedure with little gas and constipation [emoji6]. I hope to check in with you later in the week. It's so exciting that the day is almost here!

Hi, i just poked around at editing my profile, i could write “about me” but couldn’t see a way either to edit surgery info/date etc. Im not a grandmother yet, but 54 years old, I don’t think it’s an age issue[emoji23] Must be a hidden button somewhere!

Cathy, you can only edit on the web, not the app, and there is a little drop-down menu up by your profile with a "surgery" option. That is where you can edit all of your surgery, physician, and starting weight information. It is not very intuitive because most people try to edit it in their profile tab.

I cannot figure out how to enter my surgery stats on my profile. I consider myself pretty good figuring things out. This is maddening to me. Lol
Can anyone paint me a picture here? Step by step instructions? I feel a little foolish even asking. [emoji16]
Wish I could just say asking for a friend.... have a super day!

You can only edit on the web, not the app, and there is a little drop-down menu up by your profile with a "surgery" option. That is where you can edit all of your surgery, physician, and starting weight information. It is not very intuitive because most people try to edit it in their profile tab

You can only edit on the web, not the app, and there is a little drop-down menu up by your profile with a "surgery" option. That is where you can edit all of your surgery, physician, and starting weight information. It is not very intuitive because most people try to edit it in their profile tab

Thank you. I guess I will have to fire up my laptop and try from there! Thanks again.

On 12/20/2022 at 8:02 AM, 321cathy said:

?My date for sleeve is Dec 28. Trying not to get too stressed. Any surgery buddies?

Twins! Clear liquids starting today!

Surgery for me is Dec 30th at EndoBariatric! Anyone else??